Ancient (Silver Coins & Bronze) (About 600 BC - 476 AD)

APMEX offers a superb selection of Ancient Roman Coins.

Roman coinage can be divided into two parts:

Roman Republic 280 – 41 BC Roman Empire 27 BC – 491 AD

The first Roman silver coins, the Didrachms, were struck around 280 BC along with cast bronze Aes Grave. The pre-Denarius silver coins, 280 BC to 211 BC, were called Didrachms. The Coin Reform of 211 BC made the Denarius the main silver coin and the Aes the main bronze coin.

The coins of the Roman Empire began with the first Emperor Augustus in 41 BC. The main coins being the silver Denarius and the bronze As. These splendid old coins were de-based over the years, and in 215 AD the double Denarius, named Antoninianus, was issued.

Coins of the Roman Empire usually have the portrait of the emperor or the empress on the obverse, while the reverse depicts a god, goddess or military theme .

A good way to collect Roman Imperial coins is by the portrait of the emperors. Most 4th century Roman coins are very inexpensive, and this is a good place to start your Roman coin collection.

Bronze Drachm from the reign of Azes II. Azes II was king of Bactria - present day Afghanistan - from 35 BC to 5 AD. He was a political decendant of Alexandar the Great , who brought Greek culture to the East. The king on horseback is dep....
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Biblical Silver Coins! This Silver drachma is from the reign of Azes II, king of Bactria - present day Afghanistan - from 35 B.C. to A.D. 5. He was a political descendant of Alexander the Great , who brought Greek culture to the East. The o....
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AR Hexagram: This silver coin is a Hexagram struck during the reign of Heraclius & H. Constantine co-emperors (613- 641 AD). Approximate specs, (22mm 6.8g). Due to the heavy use of gold and bronze coinage in the empire, Byzantine silver co....
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AR Hexagram: This silver coin is a Hexagram struck during the reign of Heraclius & H. Constantine co-emperors (613- 641 AD). Approximate specs, (22mm 6.8g). Due to the heavy use of gold and bronze coinage in the empire, Byzantine silver co....
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CAPPADOCIA. Silver Drachm of King Ariarathes VII, who reigned from 116 - 101 BC. The Kingdom of Cappadocia was located in what is now modern day Turkey. It thrived as a kingdom from the 4th century BC until 17 AD when it became a Roman pro....
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CAPPADOCIA. Silver Drachm of King Ariarathes VI, who reigned from 130 - 112 or 110 BC. The Kingdom of Cappadocia was located in what is now modern day Turkey. It thrived as a kingdom from the 4th century BC until 17 AD when it became a Rom....
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CAPPADOCIA. Silver Drachm of King Ariarathes VI, who reigned from 130 - 112 or 110 BC. The Kingdom of Cappadocia was located in what is now modern day Turkey. It thrived as a kingdom from the 4th century BC until 17 AD when it became a Rom....
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CAPPADOCIA. Silver Drachm of King Ariarathes VI, who reigned from 130 - 112 or 110 BC. The Kingdom of Cappadocia was located in what is now modern day Turkey. It thrived as a kingdom from the 4th century BC until 17 AD when it became a Rom....
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CAPPADOCIA. Silver Drachm of King Ariarathes V 163 - 130 BC The Kingdom of Cappadocia was located in what is now modern day Turkey. It thrived as a kingdom from the 4th century BC until 17 AD when it became a Roman province under the Empero....
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CAPPADOCIA. Silver Drachm of King Ariarathes V 163 - 130 BC The Kingdom of Cappadocia was located in what is now modern day Turkey. It thrived as a kingdom from the 4th century BC until 17 AD when it became a Roman province under the Empero....
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Ancient Greek (Euboea) Silver Tetrobol. Over 2100 years old! This silver Tetrobol was struck by the Greek city-state of Histiaea on the island of Euboea. Struck sometime in the 3rd through 2nd centuries BC. Approximate specifications: (14mm....
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Ancient Greek (Euboea) Silver Tetrobol. Over 2100 years old! This silver Tetrobol was struck by the Greek city-state of Histiaea on the island of Euboea. Struck sometime in the 3rd through 2nd centuries BC. Approximate specifications: (14mm....
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Bibical Bronze Coins: Bronze drachm from the reign of Azes II. Azes II was king of Bactria - present day Afghanistan - from 35 BC to 5 AD. He was a political decendant of Alexandar the Great , who brought Greek culture to the East. The o....
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Bibical Bronze Coins! These Bronze drachm coins date from the reign of Azes II. Azes II was king of Bactria - present day Afghanistan - from 35 B.C. to A.D. 5. He was a political decendant of Alexandar the Great, who brought Greek culture t....
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MACEDONIA (Under Roman Rule) This Silver Tetradrachm (30mm, 16.7g), was minted sometime from 167- 149 BC. Issued for use in Macedonia which occupied a large section of northern Greece. Obverse: Macedonian shield at center bust of Artemis....
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MACEDONIA (Under Roman Rule) This Silver Tetradrachm (30mm, 16.7g), was minted sometime from 167- 149 BC. Issued for use in Macedonia which occupied a large section of northern Greece. Obverse: Macedonian shield at center bust of Artemis....
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